ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure set on a dangerous future Earth overrun by mechanized ARC threats. If you’re looking for the “Back on Top” quest, here’s what’s confirmed right now, plus a quick look at recent fixes and the 2025 roadmap that will shape where the game goes next.

Back on Top quest location and first action

“Back on Top” takes place on the Buried City map. The opening action involves marking a specific building before you proceed. Use the in-game mark/ping to flag the structure when prompted.

Details beyond that are intentionally kept light in-game to encourage exploration, and the quest does not require external tools to complete. If you don’t see every tracker updating during play, see the note on Codex tracking below.

Buried City metro extractions: recent bug fix

A post-launch update addressed an issue on Buried City where players could end up stuck on the train tracks by the metro extraction points. If you ran into that earlier, it should no longer block your run. The same update also included crash fixes, UI reliability improvements for proximity voice chat, balance and materials tweaks, and lighting fixes in select areas.

Tip: If you’re routing your escape for “Back on Top,” metro extractions should now be a dependable option on Buried City.

Codex virtual tracking is temporarily disabled

Virtual tracking for Codex trackers was turned off temporarily to resolve cases where some objective types were not unlocking correctly. Work is underway to re-enable this after a more comprehensive fix. This change may affect how progress is displayed in menus, even when your in-match actions are valid.

Note: If a Codex tracker looks inactive, continue following the on-screen objective prompts for the quest. The temporary Codex change does not necessarily prevent mission completion.

What’s next in 2025

The team outlined near-term and 2025 additions focused on expanding the world, introducing new ARC threats, and adding more ways to play. Highlights include a new map, time-limited community events, and more quests. Here’s the snapshot:

Area What to expect Timing (2025)
World expansion Fifth map: Stella Montis November
Community events Special themed events November–December
ARC machines New enemy types that push tactical planning Ongoing
Arsenal New weapons and gadgets for ARC and PvP encounters Ongoing
Quests Expanded objectives that dig into what was lost in the Rust Belt Ongoing
Refinements Bug fixes, balance, and quality-of-life improvements Ongoing

What this means if you’re tackling Back on Top today

  • Start on Buried City and use the mark action when prompted to flag the required building.
  • Plan extractions with confidence: the metro track issue on Buried City was fixed in the first wave of post-launch updates.
  • If Codex trackers aren’t updating, continue following the quest’s on-screen steps; the virtual tracking pause is temporary and separate from in-match objectives.

ARC Raiders will keep evolving through the end of the year and into 2025 with new locations, events, and questlines. If you’re returning to finish “Back on Top,” the Buried City map fixes and ongoing polish should make that path steadier than it was at launch.